How many points is BRIEF worth in Scrabble?

BRIEF is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BRIEF?

BRIEF is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to BRIEF?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRIEFS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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BRIEF

10 pts

BRIEF is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. BRIEF means "short in duration".

Meaning & examples

/bɹiːf/

Pronunciation: /bɹiːf/

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noun

A writ summoning one to answer to any action.
An answer to any action.
A memorandum of points of fact or of law for use in conducting a case.

verb

To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.
Example: The U.S. president was briefed on the military coup and its implications on African stability.
To write a legal argument and submit it to a court.

adjective

Of short duration; happening quickly.
Example: Her reign was brief but spectacular.
Concise; taking few words.
Example: His speech of acceptance was brief but moving.
Occupying a small distance, area or spatial extent; short.
Example: Her skirt was extremely brief but doubtless cool.

adverb

Briefly.
Soon; quickly.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

short in duration

In a sentence: "It is brief."

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Back hooks

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BRIEFS11 pts

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BRIEF, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 10

BRIEF Scrabble FAQ

Is BRIEF a Scrabble word?: BRIEF is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does BRIEF mean?: short in duration
How do you use BRIEF in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is brief."
How many points is BRIEF worth in Scrabble?: BRIEF is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BRIEF?: BRIEF is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BRIEF?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRIEFS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

BRIEF

Meaning & examples

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adjective

adverb

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